In Home Care in Wall: Helping When Family Isn't Nearby

Living far from a loved one is never easy, especially when you know they’re lonely or beginning to struggle with daily tasks. You want to help, but how? At Visiting Angels^® Wall, we work with families across the country to arrange in home care for loved ones in Wall, Manasquan, and the surrounding areas. We understand the unique challenges that long distance caregiving can create.   

Living long distance may not be ideal, but it’s become the norm for many families. The good news is that recent advances in technology have created new ways for families to stay in touch and help, even when they live miles away from their loved ones.

Here are three easy ways to help a loved one from a distance:

1. Video chatting - Using video chat apps like FaceTime, Skype, or WhatsApp allow you to notice changes in appearance, pick up on subtle gestures, and include your loved one in those small moments that can be so special, such as cooking a family recipe or singing happy birthday to a grandchild.  

2. Create a visit calendar - Loneliness is common in seniors who live alone or are caring for a spouse. Contacting friends, neighbors, and relatives and creating a visit schedule can help ease feelings of loneliness, provide social interaction, and help your loved one stay connected in their community.     

3. Add a caregiver -  A professional in home caregiver from Visiting Angels Wall can assist in a number of ways, including physical assistance, companionship, and help with cooking and household tasks. They can also keep you updated on your loved one’s condition, provide transportation, and accompany them to appointments and events.

About In Home Care From Visiting Angels Wall

In home care from Visiting Angels Wall provides seniors with the support they need to live independently. It also offers families peace of mind about their loved one’s safety and happiness.

At Visiting Angels Wall, we offer a wide range of in home care options that can be customized to your loved one’s individual needs, including:

• Housekeeping, including cleaning and cooking

• Medication reminders

• Alzheimer’s and dementia care

• Running errands

• Transportation

• Assistance with personal hygiene

• Joyful companionship

• Respite care

• Help with physical mobility

Our caregivers are reliable, compassionate, and available to your loved one on an hourly basis whenever they need a helping hand, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And in case of unexpected need or emergency, clients and their families have access to our after-hours number. Give us a call, and we’ll respond within 15 minutes or less.

At Visiting Angels Wall, we also make it easy for families living long distance to arrange in home care. Call our office today, and we can schedule a convenient time to conduct a free consultation over the phone to learn about your loved one’s needs, answer questions, and discuss the logistics of home care.